Details on Progressive Dinner!

Here are the specifics of the event tonight.

Location #1:
Lois, Kasey, and Catherine's - 3181 Sheller's Bend #4
6:30 - 7:15 African Themed Appetizers
Last names A-F bring an appetizer or drink


Location #2:
Kendra, Hannah, and Beth's - 3182 Shellers Bend
7:15 - 8:00 Asian Themed Soup and Salad
Last names G-L bring a Soup, Salad or Drink

Location #3:
Mike, David, and Rob's - 3181 Shellers Bend #9
8:00 - 8:45 South American Themed Entrees
Last names M-S bring an Entree

Location #4:
Esli, Drew, and Tim's - 229 Canturberry Road
9:00 - ?? European Desserts and games and hang out time!!
Last names T-Z bring a dessert

To RSVP or with any questions, please contact Katy Stubanas (k_stubanas@yahoo.com)

Internationally Themed Progressive Dinner This Friday!!

This Friday, November 7th

Thanksgiving Around the World!!
Internationally Themed Progressive Dinner

Appetizers will begin at 6:30 at Kasey, Catherine, and Lois’s (3181 Shellers Bend #4)
After we eat we will travel to 2 more locations before ending at Esli, Drew, and Tim’s (229 Canturberry Rd) at 9:00 for Dessert and Games

What to bring??
If your last name is A – F bring an African themed appetizer or drinks

If your last name is G –L bring an Asian themed drink, soup, or salad

If your last name is M - S bring a South American entree

If your last name is T – Z bring a European dessert


Really, anything will do, no pressure...I’m making my famous Mac N’ Cheese :)
We are so excited to share a meal together!

Please RSVP to Katy Stubanas (k_stubanas@yahoo.com)

Upcoming:

First Friday Event: Friday, November 7th:  Thanksgiving Around the World!!  Internationally Themed Progressive Dinner
Dinner will begin at 6:30pm, more details to follow in the next few days.

Faith For Thought, Saturday, November 8th: is a one-day conference for any college student, grad student, 20-something or individual who wants to connect real faith with real life. Our theme this year is “Everything Under the Sun.” If all things belong to God, what does this mean for our everyday lives and the issues we face as Christians? Faith for Thought is space to come to together with others who want to critically engage questions like this and be inspired into action. Keynote speakers include Crystal Downing, an English professor from Messiah College with her talk "Seeing with the Sun: Postmodern Reflections".  

Breakout sessions will be led by many very interesting people including our own Tracy Conklin and Suresh Canagarajah. The cost is $20, which includes lunch. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit http://www.faith4thought.org/ or contact Tracy Conklin<tconklin@psu.edu>.

October is Fair Trade Month!! Check out these websites and see how you can help people from all around the world: http://transfairusa.org/content/connect/ftm08.php

TransFair USA enables sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model that benefits farmers, workers, consumers, industry and the earth. We achieve our mission by certifying and promoting Fair Trade products. 

Check out TransFair USA, a non-profit organization, is the only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the U.S. TransFair's rigorous audit system verifies industry compliance with Fair Trade criteria. TransFair licenses over 600 U.S. companies to display the Fair Trade Certified label on agricultural products that meet strict international Fair Trade standards. TransFair is one of 23 members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO).  http://transfairusa.org/

Friday Forum: Friday, Oct. 31 at 4pm:  Brendaly Drayton of the Adult Education program will wrap up Friday Forum's six-part series on Faith and Pedagogy by focusing our attention on "Jesus as an Adult Educator."

This Friday Forum is the sixth installment of a six-part series on "Faith and Pedagogy."  Most of you will lead a classroom at some point in your graduate school careers.  Many of you will have had very little teacher's training or experience, and the classroom may look big, intimidating, unfriendly.  And that's before the students come in!  This series attempts to provide practical ways to be a good teacher but also Christian ways of thinking about the educational process--from the simplest classroom habits to the role of leader and facilitator, and/or to the latest and loftiest models of education and cognition.  In fact, the series is based on the assumption that thinking in Christian ways will help us think in practical ways as well--that being a Christian teacher really works.

Location: Pasquerilla Room 104 (Harshbarger Meeting Room). If you approach the Pasquerilla Center from the direction of the library, go to the entrance between the wings, go through both sets of doors, then take the second hallway to the right and go all the way to the end.

One-day Marriage Seminar, Saturday, November 8th:  Are you ready to go beyond the surface and cultivate a deeper connection? Consider this highly-acclaimed marriage seminar as your road map to doing just that. And think of Les and Leslie Parrott as your guides. They are entertaining, thought-provoking, and immeasurably practical. One minute you'll be laughing, and the next you'll sit still in silence as they open your eyes to how you can make your relationship all it was meant to be.  
9am-3pm, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
register now at www.calvarysc.org/seminars or contact mike@calvarysc.org for more info (ext. 23).
$75/Couples, $40/Singles

ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat Saturday, November 15th at 8:30am-12:30pm at Harvest Fields with Guest Facilitators Dan and Lynn Nold: The prayer retreat will be a unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection and connecting with God!  A time to connect with God, with others, be encouraged and unified, and pray on the behalf of others!

The schedule for the day is as follows:

* 8:30am-9:30am: Corporate prayer/worship.
* 9:30am-11:30am: Personal connection time with God. Solitude and Reflection.
* 11:30am-12:30pm: Group sharing/encouragement, along with corporate worship and prayer.

Don’t miss this opportunity, it’s a great way to connect with God and others!   Breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided :)  Please RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org.  

LEADERSHIP ADVANCE ’09: January 8-10 A three-day don’t-miss experience of self-exploration, motivating speaking sessions, team challenge, and…God coming down. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to God so He can shape us, change us, and help us discover the gifts He has placed in us. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the people around us and the needs of those in our midst. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the needs of the 
world and urgency of our times. Lives that wake up to the call of God and the transformation. He wants to do in us  are lives that transform the world.  www.leadershipadvance.org Early bird deadline is NOV 21 – get those applications in and save $30! 

Midtown Launch!: Coming to the 11am service? Remember Calvary Midtown launched this past weekend at the State College High School South building auditorium (650 Westerly Parkway). This is the first phase in Calvary's multi-site strategy  -- We are asking God to saturate the Centre Region with transforming communities that carry the DNA of His hope for the world. Be a part of the dream.

A Note from Calvary’s Leadership Team: October is Clergy Appreciation Month: We realize that our wonderful pastors are supported by a fabulous staff team and terrific families. Your Leadership Team invites you to bless our pastors and staff and their families during Clergy Appreciation Month by praying for them. We encourage you to send greetings and blessings directly to those who have touched your lives. You can find their e-addresses http://www.calvarysc.org/index.php?cid=78&section=3.  If you would like to contribute anonymously to a gift from the Calvary family, just specify "staff gift" on the memo line of a check made out to "Calvary Baptist Church" and put in the offering plate or drop boxes. You may designate gift amounts to individuals or families. Undesignated staff gifts will be pooled and divided among pastors and staff. Gifts are not tax deductible but will be recorded on your end-of-year report. Thank you for your joyful and prayerful support of our wonderful church staff.

Arts/Social Justice Opportunities/Service:

Adopt Boy in Rwanda: Additional sponsors are needed for the Adopt-A-Child program at the Umuryango Boy’s Home in Byimana, Rwanda (www.umuryango.org). For more info contact Matthew Heinz, heinzmatthew@gmail.com.

TOMS Shoes: A really unique social justice minded business.  For every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need. A brand of shoe created in May 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, a former contestant of reality TV’s “The Amazing Race”.  The goal behind Mycoskie’s line of shoes is to end shoelessness in third-world countries through donating shoes.  http://www.tomsshoes.com

TOMS Shoe Drop Argentina 2006 (a little clip that shows the shoes they’ve been able to give to kiddos who need them!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ8c5QWsCRQ

Mocha Club: Is about connecting our community with the community in Africa. You start by giving up $7 a month, the cost of 2 mochas. And you get to pick where that money is going.  The have many different ongoing projects around Africa - pick the one that YOU love...(HIV/AIDS, Orphan Care, Child Mothers, Sudan Regrowth, Education, Job Creation).  https://www.mochaclub.org/mochaclub/welcome.

World Missions Training and Opportunities: Interested in missions opportunities abroad?  Want more training?  Perspectives is not so much a course, as it is a "movement" involving tens of thousands of God's people throughout the world finding their niche in God's overall purpose to bless the nations. The first link will give you more overall info about the course and it's origins. The second link has more info about the whens, wheres and hows of the course that will be taking place in Altoona this fall.

www.perspectives.org < http://www.perspectives.org>  The program is run locally around the country by teams of volunteers; alumni who have been personally impacted by Perspectives and have a desire to mobilize their community to God's global purposes. It is hosted by various churches or non-profit organizations around the country.

www.altoonaperspectives.org < http://www.altoonaperspectives.org> This will give you the basic facts on when and where it’s happening in Altoona.

More info/Questions, contact: Vince Eilenberger at (814) 215-8068 or <vince.eilenberger@gmail.com>

Employment Opportunities:

PAID SITTERS NEEDED: Calvary is in need of two paid child care providers for a parenting class being run Wednesdays, 9/10/08-12/10/08.  The class is from 7-8:30, the child care providers are needed from 6:45-8:45 at the church.  $16 per night or $272 for the semester.  If you are interested and can begin this Wed, 9/10, that would be great, otherwise you are welcome to begin 9/17.  We have two rooms, one with 12 elementary aged children and one with (7) two to four year olds.  Choice of room would be available on a first-come basis.  Ideally we would love for the providers to be able to work the entire semester, but appreciate any help you can offer so if you are interested in partial dates (every other week, or particular months) please let me know!  We are also accepting paid child care provider applications, let me know if you are interested.  I send out dates and you simply sign-up if you can help cover an event.  You can call (867-5827) or email, killerbl@comcast.net if you are able to help with the class or are interested in joining the pool of providers.  Thank you!  Laura Kilareski    

I'm looking for a responsible, patient, kid-cherishing caregiver to tend to my little ones (5 months and 2 1/2). We are seeking someone with both a vehicle and experience with the infant and toddler set - pay commensurate with qualifications. If you are without transportation, that's not a deal-breaker. Email Shelley Curling at shelleycurling@gmail.com. 

Housing/Sublets: please let me know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One Female needed: A two bedroom apartment will be available from AUG 2008 till JUL 2009. I am looking for a roommate to share this apartment with me. $330/month (Furnished), 1 and .5 bath. Located in Park-forest area (on Aaron Drive). On the Route for Bus N and A. 5 min walk to Route. Only 15 min to campus by bus. Major Utilities included (Gas, water, waste disposal, internet) (Only electricity is excluded) Free Parking. Quite and nice neighborhood (close to Park). Within 5 min walking distance to Grocery. Prefer: Female Grad student (or young professional) Christian If you are interested, please contact: Josephine at : jlau@psu.edu for details

Female roommate: I am a female graduate student who will be graduating in December of '08 and need a place to stay for fall. (from August- December). Clean, quiet, and sociable. Hoping to find rent in the 3-500 range. Distant doesn't matter that much. Email: kuk113@psu.edu.

Male Roommate: Transferring to Penn State this fall from Binghamton, NY, in need of an apartment with a Christian roommate(s). If you are in need of a Christian tenant starting in August, please call Nehemiah at 1-607-201-4150.

Apt for Rent: The apartment has approximately 800 square feet which includes a separate bedroom, bath with shower. The kitchen, dining, living areas are all one large room. It also has a private entrance and the front is open with a good view of the valley. Rent includes most utilities. High speed internet and satellite TV are available for an additional $25 each. Interested please have them email or call.

Location: 250 Cherrywood Way, Port Matilda, pa
Don and Sharon Hazle -
dah@psu.edu
814-360-2117
814-692-8424

Face Painters needed for Fall Fest!!

Face Painters needed for Fall Fest!!
We need volunteers to help paint faces of young and old at Calvary's Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 12th at Harvest Fields (2:00pm-3:00pm).
No artistic experience required...just a friendly and willing spirit :)
Contact Beth if you want to serve in this way: mea@nano.psu.edu.

"Outumn October Oasis" (say this in a British accent, otherwise it's just not funny!) Event :

Friday, October 3rd at 6:30pm at Harvest Fields!
Fall into fall at one of the most beautiful places in town, Harvest Fields! There will be indoor & outdoor games, trails for hiking and a campfire. Feel free to bring any game you would like, instruments, and an "Outumn" dessert to share! Join us for a chill and relaxed fall evening.

Please RSVP to Lane lanehagen@gmail.com.

Directions to Harvest Fields:

From south & east: Rte 322 west from Lewistown towards State College. The entrance to Harvest Fields is about .5 miles past Elk's Club Golf Course. There are a few two-story apartments on the right side of 322 at Jack's Mill Drive. Just after you pass these apartments, you will see the gravel entrance to Harvest Fields on the left. Because this is a 'right turn entrance in/exit out only' you will need to continue past the entrance to turn around. To turn around-- bear right as 322 splits between Business & Bypass. Go under the over-pass. Take your first left after the over-pass (it comes quick!). Turn left and left again so the Boalsburg Technology Park will be on your right.**

From north & east: I-80 to Bellefonte exit #24, then Rte 26 south to State College. Two miles past Nittany Mall go east on Rte322 Expressway. Follow directions below.

From north & west: Rte 322 expressway east around State College. The expressway changes from four lanes to two lanes at the east end. Harvest Fields is directly in front of you when the road narrows.**

From Calvary– 1250 University Drive: From parking lot, turn Right (southeast) onto University Drive. Turn left onto Atherton Street at the first red-light (KFC on right). Go straight for 2-3miles (south) on South Atherton Street/US-322 BR. Continue for 3.4miles on US-322 BR East (thru State College & Boalsburg). US-322 BR East becomes US-322/Boal Avenue. At this point (Business & Bypass 322 merge) with Boalsburg Technology Park on your right.**

**Just after this slow down & move to the right shoulder. The gravel entrance is marked by a small white sign 'Harvest Fields Ministry Center & Calvary Offices' (1100 E. Boal Ave). Turn right into the driveway, located in a row of tall pine trees, just opposite a white brick wall. If you pass Jack's Mill Drive, Elk's Club Golf Course or Tussey Mountain Ski Area sign, you have gone too far. After you turn into gravel entrance, the big white Barn will be on your left, keep going straight up the path and that will take you directly to the house. Follow the signs for parking and come right in!

Arts/Social Justice Opportunities/Service

Arts/Music/Justice Tour: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 4:00pm - 11:00pm at Messiah College, Grantham, PA: Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Groves has gathered a group of fellow-acclaimed artists and friends Brandon Heath, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken and author/artist Charlie Peacock, for her ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE tour this fall, which will benefit both the International Justice Mission and Food For the Hungry. The International Justice Mission (www.IJM.org) is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. Food for the Hungry (www.FH.org) works in more than 26 developing countries providing disaster and emergency relief, and implementing sustainable development programs to transform communities physically and spiritually. With dates running from Sept 19th through October 26th, the tour is a unique concert opportunity to add to the beauty, seek justice and give God praise. Desiring to further educate the church on God's heart for justice, gain advocates for the oppressed, and show evidence of a God at work in this world. Each evening will bring inspired music and stories of God's people in action and their heroic experiences across the globe. Incredible stories of rescue from the International Justice Mission will be told, while giving audience members the opportunity to be involved in Groves 'adopted' village in Rwanda thru Food for the Hungry. http://www.saragroves.com/concerts/artmusicjusticetour/ and http://www.myspace.com/artmusicjustice

Interested in going? Contact: Hannah Ingram, handal33@gmail.com.

Face Painters needed for Fall Fest!! We need volunteers to help paint faces of young and old at Calvary's Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 12th at Harvest Fields (2:00pm-3:00pm). No artistic experience required...just a friendly and willing spirit :) Contact Lois if you want to serve in this way: lois@calvarysc.org.

Adopt Boy in Rwanda: Additional sponsors are needed for the Adopt-A-Child program at the Umuryango Boy’s Home in Byimana, Rwanda (www.umuryango.org). For more info contact Matthew Heinz, heinzmatthew@gmail.com.

Upcoming:

Calvary Fall Fest: Sunday, October 12th at Harvest Fields from 2:00pm-6:00pm: Family and neighbor-friendly Fall Festival. An afternoon of fun games, food, fellowship, and fresh air! Some of the possible activities for children will be clowns, magicians, moon bounces, Tumblebus, caricature drawings, games, face painting, and a magic show. Bring your own blanket and chair! Wear comfy clothes and join us :) -Face painters needed, contact Lois at lois@calvarysc.org!!

Rwanda Trip Postponed!!: The November trip has been postponed to a later date ,TBA. If you are still interested in going contact: lois@calvarysc.org.

11/8 Parrott Marriage Seminar: Mark your calendar and register now at www.calvarysc.org/seminars or contact mike@calvarysc.org for more info (ext. 23).

ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat Saturday, November 15th at 8:30am-12:30pm at Harvest Fields: A time to connect with God, with others, be encouraged and unified, and pray on the behalf of others! Don’t miss this opportunity, it’s a great way to connect with God and others! Please RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org. Breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided.

Men's Fraternity: Men's Fraternity is back! A great way to grow with other guys as well as meet older, wiser men in our midst.

This year we will return to Session 1: The Quest for Authentic Manhood -- the foundational level or ground floor of manhood. This 24-session study focuses on a man's core identity and gives an overview of basic manhood issues. It will help men deal with various identity issues by looking back at past wounds and other things that may have distorted their idea of biblical masculinity. Throughout the course of the study, men will learn how to clearly define manhood and will finally be able to give a succinct and passionate answer to the questions, "What is a man?" and "What am I living to be?" This captivating journey helps men: We will resume on Thursday morning September 18th at 6:15am in the Worship Room at Calvary. Register at www.calvarysc.org/courses.

Leadership Development

Faith For Thought

Saturday, November 8th: is a one-day conference for any college student, grad student, 20-something or individual who wants to connect real faith with real life. Our theme this year is “Everything Under the Sun.” If all things belong to God, what does this mean for our everyday lives and the issues we face as Christians? Faith for Thought is space to come to together with others who want to critically engage questions like this and be inspired into action.
For more info: http://www.faith4thought.org/ or contact Jill Benson at jillcbenson@gmail.com.


LEADERSHIP ADVANCE ’09:

January 8-10: A three-day don’t-miss experience of self-exploration, motivating speaking sessions, team challenge, and…God coming down. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to God so He can shape us, change us, and help us discover the gifts He has placed in us. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the people around us and the needs of those in our midst. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the needs of the world and urgency of our times. Lives that wake up to the call of God and the transformation. He wants to do in us are lives that transform the world. www.leadershipadvance.org

Early bird deadline is NOV 21 – get those applications in and save $30!

Employment Opportunities:

PAID SITTERS NEEDED: Calvary is in need of two paid child care providers for a parenting class being run Wednesdays, 9/10/08-12/10/08. The class is from 7-8:30, the child care providers are needed from 6:45-8:45 at the church. $16 per night or $272 for the semester. If you are interested and can begin this Wed, 9/10, that would be great, otherwise you are welcome to begin 9/17. We have two rooms, one with 12 elementary aged children and one with (7) two to four year olds. Choice of room would be available on a first-come basis. Ideally we would love for the providers to be able to work the entire semester, but appreciate any help you can offer so if you are interested in partial dates (every other week, or particular months) please let me know! We are also accepting paid child care provider applications, let me know if you are interested. I send out dates and you simply sign-up if you can help cover an event. You can call (867-5827) or email, killerbl@comcast.net if you are able to help with the class or are interested in joining the pool of providers. Thank you! Laura Kilareski

I'm looking for a responsible, patient, kid-cherishing caregiver to tend to my little ones (5 months and 2 1/2). We are seeking someone with both a vehicle and experience with the infant and toddler set - pay commensurate with qualifications. If you are without transportation, that's not a deal-breaker. Email Shelley Curling at shelleycurling@gmail.com.

Housing/Sublets:

Please let Lois (lois@calvarysc.org) know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One male needed: A sublet of one room in a four bedroom house is available from January to August 2009. $350 + util, 15 minute walk to campus, close to bus routes, free parking. Email Kiron for more details: kiron.mateti@gmail.com Address: 924B Walnut St. State College, PA, 16801

One Female needed: A two bedroom apartment will be available from AUG 2008 till JUL 2009. I am looking for a roommate to share this apartment with me. $330/month (Furnished), 1 and .5 bath. Located in Park-forest area (on Aaron Drive). On the Route for Bus N and A. 5 min walk to Route. Only 15 min to campus by bus. Major Utilities included (Gas, water, waste disposal, internet) (Only electricity is excluded) Free Parking. Quite and nice neighborhood (close to Park). Within 5 min walking distance to Grocery. Prefer: Female Grad student (or young professional) Christian If you are interested, please contact: Josephine at : jlau@psu.edu for details

Female roommate: I am a female graduate student who will be graduating in December of '08 and need a place to stay for fall. (from August- December). Clean, quiet, and sociable. Hoping to find rent in the 3-500 range. Distant doesn't matter that much. Email: kuk113@psu.edu.

Male Roommate: Transferring to Penn State this fall from Binghamton, NY, in need of an apartment with a Christian roommate(s). If you are in need of a Christian tenant starting in August, please call Nehemiah at 1-607-201-4150.

Apt for Rent: The apartment has approximately 800 square feet which includes a separate bedroom, bath with shower. The kitchen, dining, living areas are all one large room. It also has a private entrance and the front is open with a good view of the valley. Rent includes most utilities. High speed internet and satellite TV are available for an additional $25 each. Interested please have them email or call.

Location: 250 Cherrywood Way, Port Matilda, pa
Don and Sharon Hazle -
dah@psu.edu
814-360-2117
814-692-8424

Encore Service Worship Team Gathering

Hey friends, you (and anyone else interested in serving with the worship team at Calvary's Encore Service) is invited to join us for a worship team shindig.

When: Friday, Sept. 19th at 7:30 PM
Where: Ellen Taricani's house (1511 Ash Avenue)

Please strongly consider coming if your heart is to worship with the team up front. While attendance is totally not mandatory, here's some of the things we'd like to discuss:

• Logistics
• Scheduling
• Set-up/tear-down
• Serving in other ways

Above all, however, we'd like to spend time praying with one another, listening to each other, listening to God, and actually practicing (aka WORSHIPPING) together. As such, we'll probably put a time limit on our "agenda," and instead dedicate the majority of the time to simply spending time together in prayer and worship (perhaps breaking up into small groups?). It will be fun! If there is anything detail (or philosophically) -oriented that you would particularly like to be addressed, please just shoot me an email beforehand. If you have anything else you want to talk about (such as the wisdom of McCain's recent VP pick, Edward Scissorhands, or Kangaroo maternity habits), I would love to hear from you.

Hope to see you there,
Josh Ambrose & Josh Grosser

HEY U! U NEW? ThirdPlace "Meet n’ Greet" Friday, Sept. 12 @ 8pm at Meyer's Dairy!!

We want to welcome and usher in all new grad students/young professionals who are just moving to the area or who are here, but haven’t connected yet. This is going to be a low-key ice-cream social where you can get to meet some of the ThirdPlace crew and Leaders too....it's just a chill eat some ice cream and chit-chat kinda night. We look forward to meeting you and helping you connect to this amazing community!!

Please RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org / 814.238.0822 ext. 24 by Thursday, September 11th.
Meyer's Dairy is located at: 2390 S Atherton St., State College, PA.